So first of all I'm Italian, let's start from there. I don't judge the American coffee, but when I came here the first time it was kind of a shock. I always missed the Italian coffee that's why I bought this moka pot. You need a specific type of person to drink the coffee that the moka makes, because it's stronger and more concentrate than the American one and the flavour it's just different. Especially about the cups, don't think that the moka makes 6 American cups...when they say 6 cups they're referring to the expresso cups.
Yeah, because the moka makes the espresso coffee you know.
Anyway...finally, when I received the moka was absolutely perfect, box completely sealed, made in Italy and I felt very happy because I was able to drink my coffee again every single time.
If you're reading this review let me tell you some tips to make the best coffee with a moka.
1st - Use just espresso coffee like Lavazza, you can grind your own coffee just be sure to do it as finest as possible. Buying a good coffee of an excellent brand will guarantee you an excellent final result.
2nd - FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAKE AND WASTE MINIMUM 3 MOKAS BEFORE DRINKING THE COFFEE. "But it's a waste of coffee, I can drink it when I'm going to work and blablabla".
NO, THATS HOW IT WORKS OK?? You have to remove any fabric residues, and this process takes time or do you want to drink some aluminium? I guess not.
3rd - Wash it by hand, don't use any kind of soap just water. And specially about the central chamber where the coffee appears, don't clean it particularly well. The coffee residues at the bottom will ensure that the moka is committed to the aroma, and the coffee will be more and more intense from time to time.
4th - Mix the coffee inside the chamber before serving, if you don't do it the first cup will be a light coffee and the other ones will be too stronger. Trust me.
5th - When you served the coffee and the moka is empty DON'T WASH IT IMMEDIATELY!! Let it rest aside for a few hours, forget about it. In this way the moka will absorb the aroma of the coffee which from time to time will be more intense, enveloping and the moka itself will cool down safely. Just to say that I clean the moka the morning after when I have to make another coffee for the morning. Of course if you use it once in a while let it cool down and wash it, I'm not saying not to clean the moka at all.
So, I hope you enjoyed my review (if so let me know by pressing the button below) and I hope that you will enjoy the coffee that makes the moka as much as I love it. Follow my tips and it will be perfect. Thank you!!
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Bialetti for Oceana
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Moka Express OceanaBialetti shows its commitment to the environment by linking the iconic Moka Express to Oceana, a world organization dedicated to the protection of ocean ecosystems that puts the spotlight on the issue of single-use plastic pollution. Moka Express, a 100% eco-sustainable coffee preparation method. |
Zero WasteZero waste: the only waste it produces, in fact, is 100% biodgradable and compstable. |
Zero DetergentsZero detergents: it does not require chemical detergents for cleaning, it can be cleaned only with water. |
TimelessTimeless: it is a green investment as the coffee maker has a minimum life of 10 years and maintenance is reduced to the essentials. |
Coffee according to the traditional Italian ritual
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Made in ItalySince 1933, symbol of Made in Italy all over the world. |
Patented safety valvePatented safety valve, inspectable and easy to clean. |
Ergonomic handleErgonomic anti-scald handle, for a comfortable grip. |
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-use hot water to start. I boil filtered water in the electric kettle then pour it into the bottom portion of the perculator. It saves time on the stove and makes espresso taste less bitter apparently;
- slightly pack down the coffee. It's best if you grind the beans fresh and fine right before making espresso.
-prepare on low/med heat/flame to avoid burning it and melting your plastic handle (see other reviews lol) do not let the flames of gas burner "lick" the sides of this pot!!!
- and finally, don't be lazy and hand wash (no soap) all of the components then dry with towel immediately and store top and bottom parts separately to preserve the life of the silicone gasket in between them. Do not leave it wet or put in the dishwasher. That's how the shiny finish gets ruined and starts to peel. This is made of aluminum and needs special care although cleaning is very easy and nothing to complain about.
Enjoy for years to come!
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It was delivered. I ran to the door. Opened the box. Rinsed and dried all of the parts and immediately made myself my first home made cappuccino. This wonderful gadget just saved us $2,000 your typical espresso machine would cost and also it doesn't take up half of your counter space! This is all you need to make a mean espresso. Few helpful tips I learned while doing my research waiting for this thing to arrive are:By D.H. on February 20, 2021
-use hot water to start. I boil filtered water in the electric kettle then pour it into the bottom portion of the perculator. It saves time on the stove and makes espresso taste less bitter apparently;
- slightly pack down the coffee. It's best if you grind the beans fresh and fine right before making espresso.
-prepare on low/med heat/flame to avoid burning it and melting your plastic handle (see other reviews lol) do not let the flames of gas burner "lick" the sides of this pot!!!
- and finally, don't be lazy and hand wash (no soap) all of the components then dry with towel immediately and store top and bottom parts separately to preserve the life of the silicone gasket in between them. Do not leave it wet or put in the dishwasher. That's how the shiny finish gets ruined and starts to peel. This is made of aluminum and needs special care although cleaning is very easy and nothing to complain about.
Enjoy for years to come!
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I've used moka pots for 35+ years and have never once had the silicone seal smolder on one until now I had it on medium low heat and within about 3 min it started to smoke. The cap and handle were begining to melt too which made it harder to make sure it didn't begin to burn my place down.
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